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  • Poster against the carrying of weapons in the United States

    Poster against the carrying of weapons in the United States

    Here is the first version of our poster to fight against the carrying of weapons in the United States. In the center of the poster, we can see a gun painted with the color of the USA flag. This allows people to see right away what the poster is about. There are also some writing at the top of the posters like: “In one year, guns murdered”. In one year, guns murdered numerous people in

    343 Mots / 2 Pages
  • An introduction to the US Constitution / The Bill of Rights - 1st Amendment freedoms

    An introduction to the US Constitution / The Bill of Rights - 1st Amendment freedoms

    christiane.malaplate@uvsq.fr I - An introduction to the US Constitution / The Bill of Rights - 1st Amendment freedoms II - Other free speech cases - draft card burning - black armbands in schools - national anthem in football matches - burning crosses - nazi paramilitary parades (SKoKie case) III - How to brief a case IV - 2nd Amendment / Right to keep + bear arms - DC v. Heller 2008 V - Due process

    905 Mots / 4 Pages
  • English presentation on the evolution of the population of rhinos in Africa

    English presentation on the evolution of the population of rhinos in Africa

    ANGLAIS : Until the 19th century, rhinos were widely spread across the savannahs of Africa and the rainforests of Asia. Today, 4 of the 5 rhino species are vulnerable or critically endangered. Their horns, now more prized than gold or cocaine, are their curse. To extract their horns, rhinos are tortured and killed by the hunters who violate them ruthless. Isn’t it monstruous? The worst is that we all stay looking at this situation without

    268 Mots / 2 Pages
  • To what extent was the Cuban missile crisis the climax of the Cold War ?

    To what extent was the Cuban missile crisis the climax of the Cold War ?

    To what extent was the Cuban missile crisis the climax of the Cold War ? INTRODUCTION : SOURCE 1 – map to represent diferent installations, reliable because based on historical datas SOURCE 2 – extract of a kennedy speech released on october 22, 1962, reliable CONTEXT -1952 : In 1952, the dictator Batista came to power. Thanks to a use of corruption and violence it establishes an authoritarian regime in Cuba. He also created a

    650 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The role of supernatural in Gothic writing

    The role of supernatural in Gothic writing

    The role of supernatural in Gothic writing • "Explore the significance and evolution of the supernatural in Gothic literature, examining its role in shaping themes, character development, and narrative structure across different periods and cultural contexts.” The exploration of the supernatural in Gothic literature serves as a multifaceted lens through which authors delve into themes of fear, desire, and the unknown. Across various periods and cultural contexts, from the Victorian era to contemporary literature, the

    565 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The evolution of social media network

    The evolution of social media network

    Title: Tracing the Path of Social Media Evolution Introduction: The landscape of social media networks has undergone a remarkable journey since its inception, reshaping the dynamics of human interaction and information dissemination. From the nascent stages of online communities to the sophisticated platforms of today, the evolution of social media has been a tapestry woven with technological innovations, shifting societal norms, and changing user preferences. This essay delves into the pivotal stages of this evolution,

    632 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Understanding the organization of a global company

    Understanding the organization of a global company

    Understanding the organization of a global company: Microsoft Inc. Go to https://news.microsoft.com/facts-about-microsoft/#BOD and look up the following information. 1. Major facts : Date of creation of the company: …19…………… date of creation of the corporation 1981………………………………. Date of IPO (=initial Public Offering : “entrée en bourse”) : …March 13, 1986……………………………………………………… Bill Gates’ date of official retirement from the company : ……June 27, 2008………………………………………………… Date of the nomination of the current CEO : …………- Feb. 4,

    285 Mots / 2 Pages
  • The history of the country of Australia

    The history of the country of Australia

    Australia The history of the country of Australia Australia is one of the ten thousand islands from the Oceania. It’s at the same time a land and a continent in the southern hemisphere located in the Pacific Ocean. The Australia is a huge island because that cover 14 more times that the area of the French. The population of Australia is account 22 billion of people which got a different type of culture such as

    1 029 Mots / 5 Pages
  • Photographie The fall of bab al-aziziyah

    Photographie The fall of bab al-aziziyah

    Correction DS photographie Cette image est une photographie de Philippe De Poulpiquet, prise pour Le Parisien, le 23 août 2011, à Tripoli en Libye. Elle s’appelle « The Fall of Bab Al-Aziziyah ». Il s’agit d’une image de presse. On voit au premier plan un combattant qui fait partie des insurgés contre la dictature de Kadhafi, avec un ballon devant lui ; au deuxième plan des débris de cartons jonchent le sol suite à l’assaut,

    679 Mots / 3 Pages
  • GI'S and the liberation of Paris

    GI'S and the liberation of Paris

    A/ CONTEXT GI : american soldier fighting overseas galvanized iron At first, thanks to the DDAY established in Normandy in June 6th 44, the American Soldier, calling themselves the GI, came to help France to face Nazi invasion and to liberate their country, as both were parts of the Allies. They started by the Northern part and continue their progression until Paris, the capital. The liberation of Paris took place from 19 to 24 August

    744 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The Power of Storytelling in Human Culture

    The Power of Storytelling in Human Culture

    Storytelling has been a fundamental aspect of human culture for thousands of years. From ancient cave paintings to modern films, the way we share stories has evolved, but its core function remains unchanged: to connect, educate, and inspire. At its heart, storytelling is a way to communicate complex ideas in a relatable and engaging manner. It allows people to pass down knowledge, traditions, and morals from one generation to the next. In ancient societies, stories

    352 Mots / 2 Pages
  • Le tableau de Jean Michel Basquiat « the irony of a negro policeman » comme reflet des tensions raciales et politiques dans l’Amérique des années 1980

    Le tableau de Jean Michel Basquiat « the irony of a negro policeman » comme reflet des tensions raciales et politiques dans l’Amérique des années 1980

    Problématique : en quoi le tableau de jean Michel Basquiat « the irony of a negro policeman » reflète-t-il les tensions raciales et politiques dans l’Amérique des années 1980 ? Plan : 1:présentation de Jean michel Basquiat 2:contexte historique et analyse de l’oeuvre 1 )née dans une famille aux origine afro-américaine. Basquiat était un enfant très précoce dans le milieu du dessins et des langues, sa mère l’emmène régulièrement au musée et l’encourage à développer

    852 Mots / 4 Pages
  • Analysis of the incipit of Pride and Prejudice

    Analysis of the incipit of Pride and Prejudice

    INTRO : In the novels, the incipit is used to anounce the first details of the story like the context, the characters or the (social) background. This extract, is the incipit from the novel entitled Pride and Prejudice who was written in 1813 by Jane Austen. And it really allows the reader to have a look at the prevailing norms and expectations of the early 19th-century England in wich the story is set. So, what

    1 366 Mots / 6 Pages
  • The colonisation of South Africa

    The colonisation of South Africa

    In the early 20th century, white europeans arrived with boats in South Aprica and colonies this country. They wanted to control the Afrikans and take position of the natural ressources. The black politicien were emprisoned by Aprikaners. They want to separete whit from black . In this oral présentation we are going to see how South Aprica Society has changed. Manqu 3  phrase Apartheid is an Afrikan's word was used by Afrikaners. This word was

    682 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The Other Side Of Truth Beverley Naidoo

    The Other Side Of Truth Beverley Naidoo

    ead the chapter and answer the following questions. A/ Summary - Fill in the blanks. (1) The book opens with the death of the _______________ of Folarin Solaja, an outspoken _________________ working for the newspaper _____________. The first scene shows how a scene of everyday life (__________ is preparing her schoolbag) can be abruptly disrupted by sudden violence. As she hears her father _____________, Sade rushes outside only to see her mother lying on the

    6 382 Mots / 26 Pages
  • Political Ideologies : Abnegation Or Fulfillment Of The State Intervention ?

    Political Ideologies : Abnegation Or Fulfillment Of The State Intervention ?

    Introduction From the communist regime in the ex-USSR to the more liberal view in The United States of America, political ideologies have evolved over time and influenced the view on the role of the state. Through time and space, the intervention of the state has varied according to the intrinsic characteristics of political ideologies. Nowadays, the term of welfare state is well known and highly valued under certain ideologies whereas other consider the state as

    1 771 Mots / 8 Pages
  • The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic

    The Secret Dreamworld Of A Shopaholic

    The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic Ok. don't panic. Don't panic. It's only a VISA bill. It's a piece of paper; a few numbers. I mean, just how scary can a few numbers be? I stare out of the office window at a bus driving down Oxford Street, willing myself to open the white envelope sitting on my cluttered desk. It's only a piece of paper, I tell myself for the thousandth time. And I'm

    646 Mots / 3 Pages
  • Lord Of The Ring

    Lord Of The Ring

    Implement the best-selling and most successful in terms of JRR Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings happened in the collective imagination. From being a cult in the 60s, it is now a myth. And adapting a myth to a movie is a myth of the challenge. Challenge is working with Peter Jackson Millennium dusk, surrounded by a veritable armada, an army of costumers, makeup artists, designers, machinists, architects, actors dozens, producers etc ... All

    396 Mots / 2 Pages
  • MED Radio is among the main competitors of radio mars

    MED Radio is among the main competitors of radio mars

    MED RADIO is among the main competitors of radio mars Objectives A resident on completing his/her DMRD (Radio-diagnosis) should have acquired good basic knowledge in the various sub-specialties of radiology such as Neuro-radiology, GI-radiology, Uro-radiology, Vascular- radiology, Musculoskeletal, Interventional radiology, Emergency radiology, Pediatric radiology and Mammography, and be able to _ independently conduct and interpret all routine and special radiological and imaging investigations. _ Provide radiological services in acute emergency and trauma including its medico

    556 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The end stages of a PhD

    The end stages of a PhD

    The end stages of a PhD are a very good example of the principal of 'what goes up, must come down' . The key to success is a good start! 1. Starting The bare essentials are a) Make sure that you want to do PhD – that is, a time limited piece of defined research written under advice and in a fixed format - rather than, say, write an exciting novel, save the world, impress

    549 Mots / 3 Pages
  • « Wreck of the Ole 97 train » 1943, Thomas Hart Benton

    « Wreck of the Ole 97 train » 1943, Thomas Hart Benton

    « Wreck of the Ole 97 train » 1943, Thomas Hart Benton Peintre Américain (1889-1979) Il dénonce l'industrialisation. Ses toiles représentent des scènes de la vie quotidienne Ce sont des paysans contre l'industrialisation. Violente opposition entre les couleurs. Le personnage du train est moins détaillé que ceux de la calèche. Total refus du modernisme, de l'industrialisation → RIMBAUD « Rue de Paris », temps de pluie, 1877; Gustave Caillebotte Peintre français (1848-1894) Membre du groupe

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  • The financial crisis of 2007-2008

    The financial crisis of 2007-2008

    The financial crisis of 2007–2008, also known as the global financial crisis and 2008 financial crisis, is considered by many economists to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s.[1][2] It resulted in the threat of total collapse of large financial institutions, the bailout of banks by national governments, and downturns in stock markets around the world. In many areas, the housing market also suffered, resulting in evictions, foreclosures and prolonged

    521 Mots / 3 Pages
  • The modern game of tennis

    The modern game of tennis

    Tennis is a sport usually played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a good return.[1] Tennis is an Olympic sport and

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  • The National Culture Of France

    The National Culture Of France

    Key features of French culture a) The daily life of French The French food and wine are famous around the world. The cooking has a big place in French life, a lot of important events happen around a meal for example signing a contract or like for the family parties. In France, each event is an excuse to meet around a table! The secret recipes from Grandmother and the knowledge of wine are transmitted from

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  • Étude du poème Ballad of the Landlord de Langston Hughes (document en anglais)

    Étude du poème Ballad of the Landlord de Langston Hughes (document en anglais)

    BALLAD OF THE LANDLORD The poem "Ballad of the Landlord" was written by Langston Hughes in the early to middle 1900's. This poem is an imaginary conversation between a black tenant and his landlord. It describes the poor living conditions of the blacks in New York's. The poem is narrated through four characters, each with its own point of view: a tenant, a landlord, the police, and the press. In the first stanza the tenant

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